Misty Chavers
Clermont,GA
Summary
As a school counselor, my mission is to empower students to navigate challenges, embrace their strengths, and achieve their full potential. With a background in counseling, and a passion for fostering growth and resilience, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where students can explore all domain areas set forth by the American School Counselors Association. Through empathy, active listening, and evidence-based strategies, I always strive to promote a positive school culture where students feel valued and supported.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
White County School System
Cleveland, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Address the immediate concerns of students through individual and small group counseling.
- Conduct yearly Child Safety Matters lessons through classroom instruction.
- Assist students on monitoring and understanding social and emotional development through leading individual sessions and small group sessions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive guidance programs addressing student needs and academic success.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Develop, train, implement, ad assist in crisis management plans.
- Provide system support services to parents, administration, school staff members, and community stakeholders.
- Attendance coordinator for the school.
- Backpack Buddies liaison for the school.
- Backpack Buddies Board Member.
- Member of Mossy Creek Elementary School Leadership Team.
- Hospital Homebound Liasion
School Counselor
Union County Elementary School
Blairsville, GA
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Address the immediate concerns of students through individual counseling.
- Conduct yearly Child Safety Matters lessons through classroom instruction.
- Assist students on monitoring and understanding their development through leading individual sessions and (occasional) small group sessions.
- Develop, train, implement, and assist in crisis management plans.
- Provide system support services to parents, administration, school staff members, and community stakeholders.
- 504 Coordinator for the school.
- Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) Coordinator
- Single counselor to 616 students.
- Member of the Emergency Response Team.
- Member of the Quick Response Team for the District, where I am qualified to conceal carry.
School Counselor Internship
Jack P. Nix Elementary School
08.2017 - 12.2018
Homemaker
08.2009 - 07.2018
School Counselor Practicum
Tesnatee Gap Elementary School
09.2016 - 05.2017
Airfield Operations and Air Traffic Assistant
United States Air Force
03.2001 - 08.2009
Education
Master of Science - EDS: Community Care & Counseling: Traumatology
Liberty University
Lynchburg11-2026
Master of Science in Education Degree - School Counseling
University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM03-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08-2015
Associates of Science - Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL08-2012
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Gadsden State University
Gadsden, AL08-2011
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U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School
Moody AFB, GA01-2006
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U.S. Air Force Airfield Operations Craftsman Course
Keesler AFB, MS01-2006
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U.S. Air Force Airfield Operations Apprentice Course
Keesler AFB, MS01-2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Newnan High School
Newnan, GA01-1999
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Individual and family support
- Academic support
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Social and emotional health
Certification
- CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed Certified
- Mindset Certified
- Question, Persuade, Respond (QPR) Certified
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Certified
Timeline
School Counselor
White County School System
07.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Union County Elementary School
07.2018 - 07.2024
School Counselor Internship
Jack P. Nix Elementary School
08.2017 - 12.2018
School Counselor Practicum
Tesnatee Gap Elementary School
09.2016 - 05.2017
Homemaker
08.2009 - 07.2018
Airfield Operations and Air Traffic Assistant
United States Air Force
03.2001 - 08.2009
Master of Science in Education Degree - School Counseling
University of the Southwest
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
Associates of Science - Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University
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Gadsden State University
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U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School
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U.S. Air Force Airfield Operations Craftsman Course
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U.S. Air Force Airfield Operations Apprentice Course
High School Diploma - undefined
Newnan High School
Master of Science - EDS: Community Care & Counseling: Traumatology
Liberty University
Awards
Awards/Activities
- Service Above Self Award in 2025
- Principal Award 2023/2024 School Year
- Received the “Outstanding Efforts in Student Support Services” Award in 2019.
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year in 2006.
Additional Information
- Additional Information
- Awarded Georgia Educator Certificate in 2018.
- Professional Association of Georgia (PAGE) Member.